Erta Ale ኤርታሌ
Erta Ale is a shield volcano made of basalt located in the Erta Ale Range in Kilbet Rasu, Ethiopia, sitting at an elevation of 613 m. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Ethiopia, ranking 4th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Temperatures at the volcano remain high throughout the year. January and December are the coolest months with daily highs of 31 °C to 32 °C and lows of 21 °C, while June is the hottest month with a daily high of 41 °C and a low of 26 °C. August is the wettest month, recording 24 mm of rain across about 13 days, whereas January and December see the least rain with 2 mm to 3 mm over about 2 days.
The nearest airport is Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekele, Ethiopia, located 123 km away. Alternatively, Djibouti-Ambouli Airport in Djibouti City, Djibouti, is 354 km away. The site is 549 km from the capital, Addis Ababa.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 41 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 40 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 34 | 32 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 21 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 24 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
